The Indiana Fever won an exciting overtime game against the Atlanta Dream, breaking the WNBA cable viewership record with 2.6 million average viewers and a peak of 4 million. Star players Caitlin Clark and Rhyne Howard played key roles, and the Indiana Fever extended their winning streak to four games.
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The game was between the Atlanta Dream and the Indiana Fever.
Indiana Fever won the game 95-91 in overtime.
The game set a new WNBA record for cable TV viewers, averaging 2.6 million and peaking at 4 million.
Kelsey Mitchell scored a critical 3-pointer for Indiana to tie the game near the end of regulation.
Caitlin Clark scored 26 points and had 9 assists; she was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week.
Indiana Fever won their fourth consecutive game and are close to third place in the WNBA standings.
Atlanta Dream dropped one spot below Indiana but both teams are aiming for the playoffs.
Both teams played again shortly after, with Indiana visiting Toronto and Atlanta playing Las Vegas.
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Von Miller, a well-known NFL player, signed a one-year contract worth $5.5 million with the Dallas Cowboys. Miller, who grew up in Dallas, said playing for his hometown team feels like a "dream within a dream" as he approaches the final season of his career.
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Von Miller signed a one-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys for $5.5 million.
The Cowboys have a strong defense but wanted another player to pressure the quarterback.
Miller has played 15 NFL seasons with teams including the Broncos, Bills, Rams, and Commanders.
He has 138.5 career sacks, which ranks ninth all-time in the NFL.
Miller has earned eight Pro Bowl selections and won two Super Bowl rings.
He was the Super Bowl MVP in Super Bowl 50 with the Denver Broncos.
Despite being 37 years old, Miller had nine sacks last season and remains productive.
Playing for Dallas lets Miller end his career in his hometown.
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Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker is having a difficult baseball season, showing poor performance and a low statistical value called fWAR. His former teammate, Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, recently had a very strong game and has a much higher fWAR this season than Tucker.
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Kyle Tucker is currently struggling at bat, with a hitless streak of 0-for-25 before Tuesday’s game.
Tucker’s fWAR (a statistic that estimates a player's overall value) is about 0.3 for the season, which is low.
Pete Crow-Armstrong, Tucker’s former teammate now with the Cubs, had a great game with 2 home runs and other hits, adding 0.5 fWAR in just one game.
Crow-Armstrong’s total fWAR for the season is 8.2, much higher than Tucker’s.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Tucker is trying hard but currently fighting through difficulties.
Tucker made a fielding error and went 0-for-5 in the recent game, worsening his performance.
The Dodgers team is showing support to Tucker while he tries to improve his season.
fWAR stands for "wins above replacement" and measures how much a player helps their team compared to a replacement-level player.
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Najee Harris signed a one-year contract with the New York Giants after recovering from a torn Achilles. He will compete with other running backs on the team and said he is ready to prove his abilities again in the 2026 season.
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Najee Harris joined the New York Giants on a one-year deal.
He previously played for the Los Angeles Chargers and Pittsburgh Steelers.
Harris suffered a torn Achilles injury early in the 2025 season.
He is competing for playing time with Cam Skattebo, Tyrone Tracy Jr., and Devin Singletary.
Harris believes the Giants’ running style fits well with his own playing style.
He was a first-round draft pick in 2021 out of Alabama.
Harris rushed for over 1,000 yards in each of his four years with the Steelers.
Despite his injury, Harris was considered one of the best available running backs during the offseason.
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Tyler Soderstrom, a left fielder for the Oakland Athletics, will have hip surgery that ends his 2026 baseball season. Soderstrom has been one of the team's best hitters but has struggled with hip issues since June.
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Tyler Soderstrom will miss the rest of the 2026 season because of hip surgery.
He first went on the injured list in late June due to a hip impingement.
Soderstrom returned briefly but went back on the injured list on August 16.
Before his injury, he hit 19 home runs with a .810 OPS (a batting performance measure) and 56 RBIs.
The Athletics are no longer in playoff contention this year.
The team’s outfield depth is thin due to injuries and a recent trade.
Zack Gelof is the most likely player to replace Soderstrom in left field.
Other possible replacements include Carlos Cortes and Lawrence Butler, who might be used depending on the pitching matchup.
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The New England Patriots are talking to two experienced defensive players, DaQuan Jones and Shaq Thompson, who last played for their rival team, the Buffalo Bills. Both players have played many years in the NFL and could help strengthen the Patriots' defense as the new season approaches.
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The Patriots focus heavily on defense and allowed few points and rushing yards last season.
DaQuan Jones is a defensive tackle, 34 years old, who played seven seasons with the Tennessee Titans and four with the Buffalo Bills.
Jones had 22 tackles, 3 sacks, and one interception in 12 games last season.
Shaq Thompson, 32, is a linebacker who spent 10 years with the Carolina Panthers before joining the Bills last season.
Thompson made 56 tackles, 2 sacks, and forced a fumble in 12 games last season.
Both players were not re-signed by the Bills for the 2026 season.
Adding these veterans could give the Patriots more experience and depth on defense for their Super Bowl goals.
The visits happened shortly before the start of the regular NFL season.
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Boston Red Sox player Roman Anthony is starting a rehab assignment after being injured most of this season. He hurt his right ring finger tendon, has been on the injured list since May, and is now feeling pain-free and ready to play again.
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Roman Anthony is an outfielder for the Boston Red Sox.
He was MLB’s former No. 1 overall prospect and finished third in last year’s American League Rookie of the Year voting.
Anthony injured a tendon in his right ring finger and first went on the 10-day injured list in May.
His injury was worse than first thought, so he moved to the 60-day injured list.
Before the injury, Anthony played 30 games, hitting one home run with a .229 batting average.
He recently began a rehab assignment with the Double-A Portland team.
Anthony feels no pain and is excited to return to playing baseball.
His return could help the Red Sox as they prepare for the postseason.
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The Buffalo Bills have signed defensive tackle Greg Gaines to strengthen their defensive line as several players deal with injuries. Gaines is a seven-year NFL veteran who played most recently for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and previously won a Super Bowl with the Los Angeles Rams.
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The Bills are preparing for the 2026 season and have multiple injured players on offense and defense.
Injured players missing practice include wide receivers Keon Coleman, Khalil Shakir, Skyler Bell, running back Ty Johnson, and offensive guard Connor McGovern.
On defense, Ed Oliver, C.J. Gardner-Johnson, and Jalon Kilgore missed practice; Michael Hoecht is recovering from a torn Achilles but practicing.
Greg Gaines, a defensive tackle, was signed by the Bills as a free agent on Tuesday.
Gaines was drafted in 2019 in the fourth round by the Los Angeles Rams and spent four seasons there.
He won a Super Bowl with the Rams in 2022 and played three seasons for the Buccaneers.
Over his career, Gaines has 186 tackles, 14.5 sacks, and other defensive stats across 108 games.
Gaines brings experience from two strong NFL teams to help the Bills' defense improve.
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Mookie Betts, a star player for the Los Angeles Dodgers, is involved in various projects outside of baseball, including a brand of baseball gloves and a Marvel show. He is currently part of a Corona beer ad campaign and said he would like to appear in a commercial with former President Barack Obama.
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Mookie Betts plays baseball for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
He has created his own line of baseball gloves.
Betts appeared in a Marvel show called "Iron Man and His Awesome Friends."
He is featured in a Corona beer advertising campaign.
Betts said he would choose former President Barack Obama as a commercial partner for Corona.
Obama has previously appeared relaxed in public while drinking Corona on a TV episode.
Obama usually does not endorse products, especially alcoholic drinks.
Betts hosts a podcast called "On Base," and Obama has his own podcast called "Day Ones."
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Noah Fifita, the quarterback for the University of Arizona, was offered $3.5 million by another college football team to transfer. He chose to stay with Arizona instead of taking the money, showing loyalty to his team. Fifita had a strong last season with over 3,200 passing yards and 29 touchdowns.
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Noah Fifita plays quarterback for the University of Arizona Wildcats.
Another college offered him $3.5 million to transfer and play for them for one year.
Fifita decided to stay with Arizona despite the large offer.
Last season, he threw for 3,228 yards, 29 touchdowns, and six interceptions.
He also ran for 216 yards and scored three touchdowns.
Arizona’s offensive coordinator, Seth Doege, spoke about this tampering attempt in an interview.
Fifita has earned about $2 million through his Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals at Arizona.
His loyalty is notable because he is not yet guaranteed to be drafted into the NFL in 2027.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers placed their top relief pitcher Edwin Diaz on the injured list after a poor performance streak and a new upper-body injury. To fill the gap, the team recalled pitcher Emmet Sheehan from their minor league affiliate. Diaz, who signed a record $69 million deal for a reliever, has struggled since returning from elbow surgery, leading the Dodgers to consider other pitchers for the closer role.
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Edwin Diaz is a three-time All-Star and the Dodgers’ record signing for a relief pitcher at $69 million.
Diaz struggled early in the season with an elbow injury and underwent surgery in April.
After returning in late July, Diaz has had a high earned run average (ERA) of 15.88 in August.
Diaz was placed on the injured list again due to a new upper-body injury, unrelated to his elbow surgery.
The Dodgers recalled right-handed pitcher Emmet Sheehan from Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Tanner Scott, a left-handed pitcher with a 2.20 ERA this year, is a candidate to take over as closer.
Other bullpen options include Alex Vesia, Jack Dreyer, and Evan Phillips.
Diaz remains the preferred closer when healthy, but the team is exploring other options due to his struggles and injuries.
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Eric Morris, the new head football coach at Oklahoma State, recently shot an armadillo that was damaging his yard. He is preparing the team for the upcoming season after inheriting a program with a poor record last year.
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Eric Morris is the first-year head coach of Oklahoma State's football team.
Morris shot an armadillo at 2:30 AM because it was digging up his flower beds.
He lives in a rural area where shooting the armadillo was legal.
Morris reported difficulty sleeping due to the pressure of preparing for the season.
Oklahoma State had a bad 2025 football season with a 1-11 overall record and 0-9 in their conference.
Morris had success as head coach at North Texas, with a record of 22-16 and an 11-2 season in 2025.
He brought key players, including quarterback Drew Mestemaker, from North Texas to Oklahoma State.
The Oklahoma State football season begins on September 5 against Tulsa.
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The Los Angeles Rams will play the San Francisco 49ers in the first NFL regular-season game ever held in Australia, on September 11 in Melbourne. Before the game, the Rams are hosting fan events in Melbourne to create excitement and introduce Australian fans to NFL culture.
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The Rams vs. 49ers game on Sept. 11 will be the first NFL regular-season game in Australia.
The Rams are organizing fan zones at Southbank Riverwalk to mimic the game-day feel of SoFi Stadium.
Fans can watch the game on a 22-yard floating football field called The Deck with a giant TV screen.
Selected Australian schools will join the Rams' first Flag Football Community Day.
Crown Melbourne is the main partner and venue for fan events during the week.
The Rams have been working for four years to connect with Australian football fans.
NFL plans to play nine regular-season games worldwide this season and aims to add international teams in the future.
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The Kansas City Royals sent pitcher Lucas Erceg to a lower league team due to a poor season and called up pitcher Carlos Duran from their minor league team. The Royals hope Duran can improve their pitching after Erceg struggled as their closer this year.
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Lucas Erceg, a right-handed relief pitcher, was moved to Triple-A because of his worst career season in 2026.
Erceg has a 6.23 earned run average (ERA) this year and has blown 6 of 18 save chances.
Carlos Duran, also a right-handed pitcher, was recalled from Triple-A to join the Royals' main team.
Duran was acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for Kris Bubic at the trade deadline.
Duran has pitched well in the minor leagues this year, with a 3.38 ERA and 61 strikeouts in 42.2 innings.
Erceg helped the Royals reach the postseason in 2024 and had solid performances in previous seasons.
The Royals are looking for a reliable pitcher in high-pressure situations, known as a “high-leverage arm.”
Duran’s first game for the Royals is scheduled against the Oakland Athletics.
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The New Orleans Saints lost their first-round wide receiver pick Jordyn Tyson to a hamstring injury expected to keep him out for about two months. To fill the gap, the team is trying out two experienced wide receivers, Chase Claypool and Josh Reynolds.
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Jordyn Tyson injured his right hamstring during a joint practice and will likely miss two months, until mid-October.
Tyson was considered one of the best wide receivers in the 2026 class.
The Saints are working out veteran receivers Chase Claypool and Josh Reynolds as possible replacements.
Chase Claypool was a second-round draft pick in 2020 and had a strong rookie season but has struggled with injuries and trades since.
Claypool signed with the Buffalo Bills in 2024 but never played due to a toe injury.
Josh Reynolds has played for multiple NFL teams and has experience in major games, including the Super Bowl.
Reynolds caught 11 passes for 101 yards in 5 games with the New York Jets last season before a hip injury put him on injured reserve.
The Saints were counting on Tyson to be a starting wide receiver alongside Chris Olave.
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The Denver Nuggets face some questions about their team as they approach the 2026 season, especially about player Peyton Watson's contract. While the team's main players remain strong, the Nuggets did not add many new players and lost Tim Hardaway Jr., which could affect their depth and overall performance.
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The Nuggets need to decide on Peyton Watson’s contract, which is complicated by league salary rules.
The team’s core stars—Nikola Jokić, Jamal Murray, and Aaron Gordon—are expected to stay strong for a few more years.
Denver has not made significant new player additions for the upcoming season.
Tim Hardaway Jr. has left the team, reducing the depth of players available.
Julian Strawther might have a bigger role if he improves his play.
The team’s ability to strengthen the roster depends partly on how they handle Watson’s contract and salary limits.
The Nuggets are unlikely to get worse quickly, but they may need changes to stay competitive.
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Las Vegas Raiders rookie Charles Grant played well in his first preseason game, showing strong skills in blocking for both running plays and protecting the quarterback. Although he is not expected to start right away, his performance gives the team a reason to consider him for a future starting role.
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Charles Grant is a rookie offensive tackle for the Las Vegas Raiders.
He played 31 snaps in the preseason opener against the Arizona Cardinals.
Grant received a high overall grade of 82.4 from Pro Football Focus (PFF).
His run blocking was especially strong, with a grade of 90.8.
He did not allow any sacks during 20 pass-blocking snaps but gave up two quarterback hits.
The Raiders already have starting tackles, so Grant must continue to prove himself.
A strong preseason could help Grant earn a starting spot in the future.
The Raiders will decide their starting offensive line after more games.
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Kayode Awosika, an offensive guard for the Los Angeles Chargers, performed well in his first NFL preseason game. His strong blocking skills helped the team, and he may earn more playing time as the Chargers decide their starting lineup.
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Kayode Awosika plays guard for the Los Angeles Chargers.
He is 27 years old and entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent.
In his first preseason game, he received a 90.1 overall grade from Pro Football Focus (PFF).
Awosika scored 85.5 in run blocking, ranking ninth among guards in the preseason.
He did not allow any pressures on nine pass-blocking plays.
Awosika is competing for the left guard starting position.
His strong preseason performance may lead to more time with the first-team offense.
The Chargers' coaches are still deciding on their lineup before the regular season.
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Malachi Fields, a young receiver for the New York Giants, made a strong impression in his first preseason game by catching all three passes thrown to him, including a touchdown. His excellent performance could lead to more playing time during the regular season.
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Malachi Fields was targeted three times in his first preseason game and caught all three passes.
He gained 34 yards and scored one touchdown in the game against the Vikings.
Fields earned an 88.5 grade from PFF, a football analysis site, for his receiving performance.
He made two catches in difficult situations, showing good skill.
His passer rating when targeted was 153.5, indicating very efficient catching and scoring.
The Giants have many players vying for receiver positions, so Fields' good game may increase his chances to play.
Fields is 22 years old and has time to grow and improve as a player.
This preseason game was a strong start but does not guarantee his role for the full season.
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The San Francisco 49ers have a new rookie player, Gracen Halton, who played well in his first preseason game, especially in stopping opponents' running plays. The team hopes he can help improve their defense, which struggled against the run last season.
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Gracen Halton is a rookie defensive lineman picked in the fourth round by the 49ers.
In his first game, he earned a 73.6 overall grade from Pro Football Focus (PFF).
Halton was especially good against the run, with a 75.0 PFF run-defense grade.
He made four stops against running plays without missing a tackle.
The 49ers had the worst run-defense grade in the league last season (27.0).
Halton’s performance suggests he might see more playing time soon.
Another new player, Osa Odighizuwa, may also help improve the team's interior defense.
The preseason game shows promise but is not enough to fully judge Halton’s future impact.
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